Friday, February 25, 2011

The Best Comp in Vegas and Who We Have to Thank

What does the World Series of Poker and free drinks in casinos have in common. Benny Binion. He invented them both. If you read his story it is contradictory to say the least. He was convicted of murder more than once and implicated in others. Yet he was beloved by many. Telling his story is more than a blog can do. I knew that he was responsible for the World Series of Poker. But perhaps his greatest contribution is that he was the first casino operator to offer free drinks to the gambling public. So the next time you get a drink at a casino, remember to thank Benny.

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I am on a journey of discovery. When I was 16 I hitch hiked all over the United States. Just me and a backpack. I hope to repeat the journey, but this time a little slower and in an RV. My RV is a relic from the past. Much of the adventure from this trip involves whether my RV will break down.
I hope to post pages about the places I visit and the people I meet along the way.
I hope to use my access to the web as a method of paying for the trip. This part has gotten off to a slow start. I also intend to share what I learn about Web income along the way. The Main Web site is www.1willwander.com. I will branch of from this site from time to time as material warrants. One such branch is www.fremontstreetlasVegas.blogspot.com. It is focused on the single place Fremont Street. You get the idea. My dog Boo is my only traveling companion. She doesn't talk too much but she is good company. See you along the way.